Rock wool insulation
Also known as 'mineral wool', this type of insulation is made from rock spun into thin strands and then bound together. It's normally sold...
Glass wool insulation
Glass wool is made from fibreglass, and is available either as rolls of insulation, or as batts or blanketing. Glass wool is relatively inexpensive,...
Cellulose insulation
Cellulose insulation is made from plant fibres, and is used to insulate wall and roof cavities. Cellulose insulation does an excellent job of controlling...
Window insulation
Windows are responsible for most of the natural heat loss or heat gain in most homes. Find out how to effectively insulate your home's...
Door insulation
Not all doors are created equal - some will allow lots heat in or out of your home through the body of the door,...
Floor insulation
Find out how effective under-floor insulation and concrete slab insulation is for conserving energy and keeping your home cool or warm.
Adding insulation to...
Wall insulation
Thermal insulation is particularly important for walls too. How well your walls are insulated can make a serious difference to how hot your house...
Roof insulation
Your roof is extremely important when it comes to insulation. Not only does the sun beat down on it all day, but it also...
Acoustic underlay
Acoustic underlays sit underneath floor coverings to prevent sound from being carried through to the floor below. They also help to reduce heat transmission,...
Double brick walls and RWAR
Double brick walls and room-within-a-room (RWAR) designs work by adding a void between the inside and outside walls, often with a layer of insulation...